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BG09 FNS

2009 Yamaha Yzf R1 09

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

21,928 mi
Last recorded21,928 miles
Recorded on2 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Yamaha Yzf R1 0910,607 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG09 FNS
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R1 09
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 May 2026 21,928 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2025 21,107 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2024 20,557 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2022 19,786 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2020 15,987 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2019 15,525 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2018 12,463 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2018 12,463 miles

Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 11 Aug 2017 12,197 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front tyre profile worn

Fail 11 Aug 2017 12,197 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front tyre profile worn

Pass 11 Aug 2016 11,345 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 11 Aug 2016 11,345 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 29 Apr 2016 9,740 miles
Pass 9 May 2015 8,182 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 26 Apr 2014 5,809 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 19 Apr 2013 3,698 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 25 May 2012 3,394 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

How Reliable is the Yamaha Yzf R1 09?

Based on 2,214 MOT tests across 316 vehicles.

88.2%
Pass Rate
909
Miles/Year
17
Year Lifespan
316
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 18
reflector on motorcycle missing 16
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 10
Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height 7
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition 5
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BG09 FNS is a 2009 Yamaha Yzf R1 09 in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 2009 Yamaha Yzf R1 09 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.1% with a typical mileage of 10,607 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Yamaha Yzf R1 09 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 18 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BG09 FNS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha Yzf R1 09 typically stays on UK roads for around 17 years. At 17 years old, this Yamaha Yzf R1 09 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BG09 FNS registered?

BG09 FNS is a 2009 Yamaha Yzf R1 09, first registered on 29 May 2009.

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